Fire Dispatch & Emergency Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Wedgefield (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Wedgefield, SC, is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. The role involves documenting reports, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication in a fast-paced environment.

The position may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed to cover major incidents. A high school diploma is commonly required, with training in fire dispatch/EMD potentially needed for specialized

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Maps

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Wedgefield, SC, is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. The role involves documenting reports, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication in a fast-paced environment.

The position may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed to cover major incidents. A high school diploma is commonly required, with training in fire dispatch/EMD potentially needed for specialized